San Jose: Pilot program to help those at risk of homelessness expanded
The city of San Jose is hoping to help those at risk of becoming homeless, before they end up on the streets. They voted this week to expand a pilot program that offers temporary help to those in need. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports.
The city of San Jose is hoping to help those at risk of becoming homeless, before they end up on the streets. They voted this week to expand a pilot program that offers temporary help to those in need. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports.
Bay Area school bus driver shortage spreads to San Jose; experts blame lack of affordable housing
San Jose Unified School District is dealing with a bus driver shortage, a common problem in districts throughout the Bay Area. Experts are quick to blame the lack of affordable housing in the area. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports.
San Jose Unified School District is dealing with a bus driver shortage, a common problem in districts throughout the Bay Area. Experts are quick to blame the lack of affordable housing in the area. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports.
Law enforcement agencies seek to change South Bay sanctuary policies
Nearly a dozen South Bay law enforcement agencies are joining forces in an effort to change the sanctuary policy in Santa Clara County.
Nearly a dozen South Bay law enforcement agencies are joining forces in an effort to change the sanctuary policy in Santa Clara County.
Growing number of Mountain View vehicle dwellers may face new restrictions
Protesters gathered outside Mountain View City Hall Tuesday night as city leaders considered placing severe restrictions on the growing number of people living in their cars or RVs. City leaders are considering a number of options, whether to restrict parking by time such as overnight hours, by location or by the size of vehicles. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Protesters gathered outside Mountain View City Hall Tuesday night as city leaders considered placing severe restrictions on the growing number of people living in their cars or RVs. City leaders are considering a number of options, whether to restrict parking by time such as overnight hours, by location or by the size of vehicles. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Undocumented immigrant with long wrap sheet arrested in SJ murder
Carlos Eduardo Arevalo Carranza, 24, has been arrested for the murder of 54-year-old Bambi Larson. Police say Carranza, a native of El Salvador, was in the U.S. illegally and had a lengthy wrap sheet over the years. KTVU's Andre Senior reports.
Carlos Eduardo Arevalo Carranza, 24, has been arrested for the murder of 54-year-old Bambi Larson. Police say Carranza, a native of El Salvador, was in the U.S. illegally and had a lengthy wrap sheet over the years. KTVU's Andre Senior reports.
Mother, 2 children found dead in San Jose home in apparent murder-suicide
San Jose police confirm two young children and an adult female were found dead inside a San Jose home Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide.�KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
San Jose police confirm two young children and an adult female were found dead inside a San Jose home Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide.�KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Mother, 2 children found dead in San Jose home in apparent murder-suicide
San Jose police confirm two young children and an adult female were found dead inside a San Jose home Wednesday. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
San Jose police confirm two young children and an adult female were found dead inside a San Jose home Wednesday. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Woman hoses down teen for playing loud music
A 13-year-old boy took video of a woman spraying him with water from her home's porch in Sunnyvale. She accuses the boy of playing his music too loudly. Now she may face a criminal charge. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
A 13-year-old boy took video of a woman spraying him with water from her home's porch in Sunnyvale. She accuses the boy of playing his music too loudly. Now she may face a criminal charge. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
San Jose's Cinequest Film Fest boasts 100 films from female directors
The Cinequest Film and Creativity Festival kicked off Tuesday night with a red carpet at the California Theater in downtown San Jose. Halfdan Hussey, who co-founded the Silicon Valley event 29 years ago, says now it's where "tech meets art." KTVU's Maureen Naylor reports.
The Cinequest Film and Creativity Festival kicked off Tuesday night with a red carpet at the California Theater in downtown San Jose. Halfdan Hussey, who co-founded the Silicon Valley event 29 years ago, says now it's where "tech meets art." KTVU's Maureen Naylor reports.
San Jose State students experience housing insecurity
Students on the San Jose State University campus are calling for permanent solutions to the problem of student homelessness. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports.
Students on the San Jose State University campus are calling for permanent solutions to the problem of student homelessness. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports.
Contractor accused of exploiting immigrant laborers, making them sleep in shipping containers
A Federal court case begins this week against a subcontractor, accused of exploiting immigrant construction workers and forcing them to live in shipping containers. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports.
A Federal court case begins this week against a subcontractor, accused of exploiting immigrant construction workers and forcing them to live in shipping containers. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports.
'Co-living' concept coming to downtown San Jose
This week, a new report listed San Jose as the most expensive area in the nation to buy a home where the median price is more than a $1 million. Now, there?s an affordable housing alternative called "co-living" coming to Downtown San Jose. City leaders approved the concept on Tuesday night. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
This week, a new report listed San Jose as the most expensive area in the nation to buy a home where the median price is more than a $1 million. Now, there?s an affordable housing alternative called "co-living" coming to Downtown San Jose. City leaders approved the concept on Tuesday night. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Google proposes building thousands of new homes near company headquarters
Google is hoping to be part of the solution when it comes to the Bay Area?s housing crisis. The tech giant is proposing to build thousands of new homes on Shoreline Boulevard, north of Highway 101 not far from the company's headquarters in Mountain View. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Google is hoping to be part of the solution when it comes to the Bay Area?s housing crisis. The tech giant is proposing to build thousands of new homes on Shoreline Boulevard, north of Highway 101 not far from the company's headquarters in Mountain View. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Oscar winner gives a nod to his hometown of San Jose
Fresh off an Oscar win, San Jose native John Ottman isn't forgetting his Bay Area roots. Ottman, who won for best film editing for Bohemian Rhapsody, gave a nod to his hometown during Sunday?s acceptance speech. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Fresh off an Oscar win, San Jose native John Ottman isn't forgetting his Bay Area roots. Ottman, who won for best film editing for Bohemian Rhapsody, gave a nod to his hometown during Sunday?s acceptance speech. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
San Jose State bans electric scooters on campus
San Jose State University will no longer allow electric scooters on campus, calling it an issue of safety. While they have proven to be useful modes of transportation, school officials say they were causing too many crashes and blocking too many doorways. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports.
San Jose State University will no longer allow electric scooters on campus, calling it an issue of safety. While they have proven to be useful modes of transportation, school officials say they were causing too many crashes and blocking too many doorways. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports.
San Jose: Neighbors fear Google 'mega campus' will oust 20-year community garden
Neighbors are fighting to save a community garden in downtown San Jose. The property owner said the land is worth millions. Middlebrook Gardens has been on Race Street for nearly 20 years. It's situated a few blocks away from the proposed Google 'mega campus'.
Neighbors are fighting to save a community garden in downtown San Jose. The property owner said the land is worth millions. Middlebrook Gardens has been on Race Street for nearly 20 years. It's situated a few blocks away from the proposed Google 'mega campus'.
Nuro robot delivery service gets $1B in investment money y
Nuro, the Mountain View-based robot-delivery startup is receiving a major investment from Japan's Softbank. That could mean driver-less delivery may be headed to your doorstep soon.
Nuro, the Mountain View-based robot-delivery startup is receiving a major investment from Japan's Softbank. That could mean driver-less delivery may be headed to your doorstep soon.
Frustrated Wells Fargo customers have trouble with online banking, mobile app
For much of the day, many Wells Fargo customers all around the country and right here in The Bay experienced problems especially with online banking and the mobile app. KTVU's Maureen Naylor reports from a branch in San Jose.
For much of the day, many Wells Fargo customers all around the country and right here in The Bay experienced problems especially with online banking and the mobile app. KTVU's Maureen Naylor reports from a branch in San Jose.
San Jose wants to get tough on abandoned shopping carts
A San Jose city councilman is fed up with blight and is proposing to toughen laws surrounding abandoned shopping carts littering city streets.
A San Jose city councilman is fed up with blight and is proposing to toughen laws surrounding abandoned shopping carts littering city streets.
San Jose: Help for homeless in the cold
With temperatures near freezing Tuesday night, efforts are underway to help the homeless population survive the elements.The Boccardo Reception Center in San Jose is expected to be at capacity, accommodating 250 people who are seeking a safe space to sleep with a hot meal and hot shower, away from the unbearable cold.
With temperatures near freezing Tuesday night, efforts are underway to help the homeless population survive the elements.The Boccardo Reception Center in San Jose is expected to be at capacity, accommodating 250 people who are seeking a safe space to sleep with a hot meal and hot shower, away from the unbearable cold.